Shave Of The Day <3

I'm so glad there's a SOTD thread here on KKF...
Here's what I used today.
A vintage Gem Junior, patent date 1900/1901. A real beauty with the large "lather catcher" head.
My Semogue "Excelsior" 1305 Boar Bristle Shaving Brush.
And old reliable C.O. Bigelow shave cream.
And now the pics...





For me, since I got into wet shaving, Vintage has been the way to go.
It's hard to explain the thrill of using something 50, 75 or even 100 years or more of age.

 

I agree. I sometimes think "who had this before me". What was the guy like that used this before I did. What's this razors story.

Every razor I own is older than I am.

I especially feel nostalgic when I use a razor, blade, and soap that are all older than I am.

 

Looking good Billy!

 

I just found this thread!!



I haven't shaved in the better part of a week...just been super super busy...but I'll be in on it next time!

 

Today's SOTD - actually shave of the week...I hate shaving...
We have a GEM Micromatic with C.O. Bigelow shave foam,followed by Givenchy Pour Homme.
Yes, another Vintage razor! I believe it's also referred as a "Bullet" style handle. It's also a single edge razor...you know, like you use to scrape off your registration stickers on your windshield..
I figure since I hate shaving so much, let me at least enjoy it as much as possible with fun tools!

 

Be careful what single edge blades you put in that. Some are not suitable for shaving so don't buy any from the hardware store and try to shave with it.

I suggest you visit a local pharmacy, such as Walgreens or CVS. They will usually have GEM single edge blades in their shaving section.

Like this: http://www.walgreens.com/store/c/pe...-single-edge-razor-blades/ID=prod2041-product

 

@Toothpick
Yes, that's good info.
But, thanks to @Brianw, I have a whole box of them.
Shaving once a week they should last me approximately 4,300 years.....

 

Awesome!

 

Great to see some life here! Great shave today with a Koeller I received courtesy of @WarrenB some time ago paired up with a Simpsons Colonel and some First Canadian Shave Simcoe Sandalwood

 

I forgot about that straight! good to see it getting some use:like

 

Here's another on courtesy of Warren and a BnB gift exchange

 

What kind of soap?

 

First canadian barber shop

 

Looks like some good stuff!